<p>Here’s the deal: I can’t sit up straight. The problem is that I can’t sit still for more than 1 minutes. I like to move around and when I do so I end up slouching in my seat or in a position that I know is not good for my back. When I try and sit up straight it’s uncomfortable and I end up going back to my non-straight position. </p>
<p>Any ideas how to fix this?</p>
<p>Personally, I think theres a reason why sitting perfectly straight is uncomfortable.<br>
It’s just not natural.</p>
<p>Wasn’t there already a thread about this?</p>
<p>Well, my parents took away my chair and gave me an exercise ball in hopes that I’ll righten my spine…</p>
<p>I’ve been bouncing around the house this summer. I wonder if they regret it.</p>
<p>Yoga
10char</p>
<p>ah sorry, i must’ve missed that other thread</p>
<p>yoga really?</p>
<p>With a conscious effort.</p>
<p>Most of the time, I’m slouching. I almost never sit straight up in a chair. </p>
<p>When I walk, I need to consciously think about the way I walk and concentrate on not slouching. If I’m sitting down doing something important with other people, I also concentrate on maintaining proper posture. If my mind slips or I lose focus, I revert to leaning forward a little bit, with my elbows on the table and my fingers tented or something. If there’s no table, I sit up straight and keep my hands folded. But I’m always switching among positions cause I also can’t sit still for more than a minute.</p>
<p>I don’t bother if I’m just on the computer or something though.</p>
<p>Ah I was gonna say yoga too.</p>
<p>Building a stronger core makes your body more likely to find upright positions more comfortable.</p>
<p>What works for me is lifting weights. On the days that I do back exercises one of the exercises that I do, that works the lower back, is back extensions. </p>
<p>[Hyperextensions</a> (Back Extensions) Exercise Guide and Video](<a href=“http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/hyperextensions-back-extensions]Hyperextensions”>Back extension | Exercise Videos & Guides | Bodybuilding.com)</p>
<p>I always walk straighter the next day. </p>
<p>I used to slouch a lot when I was younger. I think the first step is just being conscientiously aware. I took me awhile but now I’m always aware when my shoulders aren’t “pulled back” and my lower back not straight whenever and I correct it. It’s just second nature to me now.</p>
<p>I used to have the same problem. Try doing deadlifts on a regular basis. They target your erector spinae muscles and tendons that surround the spinal column. They’ve worked wonders for me, but make sure you do them with proper form or you probably won’t see results.</p>
<p>^ Yea, I forgot about deadlifts. Nice to see another ravens fan, BTW.</p>
<p>I do deadlift just once a week with heavy weights, for muscle building purpose though.</p>
<p>You made me just sit up straight… :P</p>
<p>I usually slouch. I’m going to get an exercise ball for my dorm room desk chair. Posture is one of those things I’ve always wanted to be perfect, but it somehow slips to my unconscious within a few minutes of concentrating.</p>